Theatre, Music & Performance: Articles

Performance

Journey to Jazz 2025: Explore Jazz in the Heart of Prince Albert

Performance

Art is Everything at Suidoosterfees 2025

Easter, Editor's Picks, Performance

Cape Town Opera Presents A Free Concert And Easter Show THIS WEEK

Food & Drink Events, Performance

A Night at the Opera Gala Dinner: An Evening of Mozart, Verdi, Beethoven for a Good Cause

Editor's Picks, Performance

Cape Town Stage Shows: Get Your Tickets To The Best Theatre, Musical, Comedy & Dance Productions

Performance

Coming Soon at Stardust Theatrical Dining: The Shows You Can’t Afford to Miss

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Upcoming Theatre & Comedy Shows

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Chicago – The Musical

27 Aug to 28 Sept 2025 | The killer hit musical returns to razzle dazzle South African stages.

Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

9 May - 13 July 2025 | A fresh take on a musical classic

Mrs. Mitchell Comes To Town

22 April - 10 May 2025 | A new thriller by acclaimed playwright Louis Viljoen

A Doll’s House, Part 2

16 April - 10 May 2025 | Lucas Hnath responds to Isben's classic

Fork and Comedy

3 May 2025 | A show spreading laughter and joy through Comedy

Hedda Gabler

1 - 24 May 2025 | A modern adaptation of "Isben's Hamlet"

Upcoming Dance Shows

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance

15 to 17 Aug 2025 | An unforgettable close-up experience of dazzling footwork and thrilling...

Intermezzo by Cape Ballet Africa

16 - 25 May 2025 | A new programme of short works by Cape Ballet Africa

Upcoming Music Gigs & Concerts

The Goo Goo Dolls

25 & 26 Mar 2025 | The Goo Goo Dolls perform live at Kirstenbosch Gardens.

James Bay on Tour

19 Mar 2026 | The internationally acclaimed English singer-songwriter performs in South Africa.

Shakatak Live at GrandWest

28 June | Join for an unforgettable evening of timeless classics and smooth melodies.

Bok Radio Bokkies at GrandWest

1 June | Celebrate South African entertainment at the highly anticipated Bok Radio Bokkies awards

Salome Live at GrandWest

10 May | Experience an evening of heartfelt music and storytelling with Salome.

Kenny G

2 October 2025 | An acclaimed saxophone player comes to Cape Town

Vergelegen Crossover Music Concert

12 June 2025 | An unforgettable evening of fine music

Upcoming Music & Theatre Festivals

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Suidoosterfees

30 April - 4 May 2025 |

Performance Venues

Hillcrest Quarry

A huge space offering an amphitheatre experience for outdoor festivals, and a smaller...

Cottage Club

The Cottage Club is spearheaded by Cape Town singer-songwriter and 'musical activist' Bill Knight....

Grand Arena at GrandWest

The Grand Arena is a high-profile venue capable of presenting productions with sophisticated...

Alliance Française du Cap

Loop St, City Centre | A one-stop destination for all things French in Cape Town, hosting touring...

Rootspring House

The Rootspring House team curates intimate house concerts and field recordings. Based in a grand...

Kalk Bay Theatre

Kalk Bay Theatre offers spirited productions of music, comedy and cabaret to its beloved community.

Masque Theatre

Highly regarded in Muizenberg, the Masque Theatre is Cape Town’s leading community theatre.

Youngblood Africa

Bree St, City Centre | An Arts and Culture Development Foundation which aims to be a platform for...

The Folk Café

Live entertainment, delicious meals, and great coffee

Galloway Theatre

A safe space for creatives to excel

The Drama Factory

Somerset West | Shows from comedy to drama, magicians to dancers.

The Barnyard Theatre

A staple in the South African cultural and entertainment scene.

House of Machines

Shortmarket St, City Centre | Coffee, beer, cocktails, and music, with a touch of ‘Moto Hero’...

The Alma Cafe

Rosebank | Live music performances in a family-run setting.

Olympia Café and Deli

Olympia Café and Deli is a bakery, restaurant and cafe with a stage

The Armchair

Live entertainment, karaoke, quiz, comedy, bar and restaurant.

Stardust

Home of the singing waiter.

Gold Restaurant

Green Point | An immersive African dining experience.

Koffi Terapi

A relaxing and welcoming environment with a cup of special roasted coffee for therapy.

Fat Harry’s

Kenilworth | An upmarket gastropub situated in the heart of the suburb.

The Selective

Gardens | A live performance and events venue.

Guga s’Thebe Theatre

Langa | A cultural beacon, located in the heart of the township.